Development Engineer: Field Testing & Data Analytics

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer Technician II to lead field testing, module installation and data analysis at the test site. You will own projects within the group and work with Reliability & Development Engineering on equipment needs.

You will plan experiments in lab and manufacturing environments, apply statistics to optimize workflows and troubleshoot PV data acquisition systems, with opportunities to develop new test equipment and software as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test development, field work and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of JMP and SQL desired.
• Knowledge and experience working with AC & DC voltage.
• Experience with installation, calibration and troubleshooting of electrical PV and Data Acquisition equipment.
• Ability to read charts and graphs to find trends.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze the data.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with less supervision.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ability to quickly learn the test site operations, calibration of equipment, networking and preventative maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
• Responsible for supporting Reliability & Development Engineering on project requests and/or test equipment needs.
• Responsible for solving day-to-day equipment issues.
• Ability to prepare and update intermediate summary reports for reliability investigations and reliability test metrics.
• Responsible for the development and updating of internal documentation including drawings, work instructions, equipment tag out lock out and equipment specs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all the reliability tests are complete as per the schedule including acquiring samples, testing, & data entry.
• Ability to perform intermediate data analysis using JMP and SQL applications.
• Responsible for quick communication of any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
• Willing to work longer hours and weekends, if necessary.
• Responsible for training new technicians in module testing, equipment operation, handling and troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Able to participate in Durability & Stability meetings and presentation of data may be required (as and when needed).
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
• Perform calibration and maintain metrology records.
• Able to identify trends in data due to stability of product or equipment defects; and complete failure analyses with minimal guidance (Level 3 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Test development

Field testing

MS Office

JMP

SQL

AC/DC voltage

Data Acquisition

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

SQL

MS Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer Technician II to lead field testing, module installation and data analysis at the test site. You will own projects within the group and work with Reliability & Development Engineering on equipment needs.

You will plan experiments in lab and manufacturing environments, apply statistics to optimize workflows and troubleshoot PV data acquisition systems, with opportunities to develop new test equipment and software as needed.